old timey ballads. in need of some recommendations

Submitted by ledgyledge t3_y6pbd7 in Music

I want some traditional-ish ballads. Something a bard could sing in a tavern or something. Maybe and old text with reconstructed music from middle ages. "Soldier, poet, king" but with more story and less 'oh leigh, oh laigh, oh lows'. Shanties come pretty close to what I want. Any recommendations? Bands, artists, albums or singles all very appreciated.

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Terpnato t1_isqg90v wrote

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gaPGMUP4P50

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ledgyledge OP t1_isqgiol wrote

Hmm. It's something. Thank you for your suggestion

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Terpnato t1_istksvq wrote

Did you find anything cool to share with us?

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ledgyledge OP t1_isv36v0 wrote

Made a quick playlist. I didn't find anything EXACTLY like I wanted, but folk songs come close enough. I'll definitely add more since I didn't have much free time to do my digging. https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5gvEQqQP--9HO4XPVZ-XnNTsynK5_gby&feature=share

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Terpnato t1_isvx0pf wrote

I’m enjoying the playlist thank you. If I find anything similar I will comment it on here.

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SporadicAndNomadic t1_isqrfpa wrote

Try The Decemberists, tons of songs fit this description. Perhaps Picaresque is a good place to start.

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ledgyledge OP t1_isrzzuz wrote

Yes, definitely a good place to start! Thank you

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Boosaule t1_it5auny wrote

My first recommendation is Canadian folk singer Stan Rogers. Below are some of his songs that I think fit what you are looking for, but if you like these I highly recommend checking out his entire catalogue:

Barrett's Privateers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T0Ruhb734U

Harris and the Mare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw2Me2pPQuY

Cliffs of Baccalieu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ8wo2MFtS8

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My second recommendation is the soundtrack to the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou - it is 100% great, old-timey music.

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